September 2014

Vol. 11, No. 1 Sept. 2014 Blackburn ’Burnian ‘ @BCBurnian Read about new Flip to page 6 to find professor Mark out what it was like for THE Benedetti on page 4 one student to meet Blackburn College Oldest College Newspaper in Blackburn her favorite band Carlinville,B IL URNIANIllinois, since 1881 ’Burnian Summer Renovation Is No Vacation By Jordyn Smith The complete renovation the removal of the old heating of the theater in Bothwell system. Fifty-six windows is a project that has been were replaced in the residence ongoing for over two years hall as well. The recycled and is 98 percent completed copper from the heating system according to supervisor of also generated $2,500 which New Construction Mike was very beneficial toward the Slightom. The Independent renovation. Colleges Capital Program Lumpkin Library (ICCAP) provided a grant underwent physical changes to Blackburn College that as well as a change of name. included the replacement The library is now known as of seating, a sound system Lumpkin Learning Commons and theatrical lighting in the or “Commons” for short. theater, the addition of Wi- Phase one of construction, Fi in the building and a large which began June 21, includes projection screen and system the renovation of the lobby in the theater. The grant also and five office spaces as covered the purchase of new well as the replacement of risers and chairs for the choir furniture and technology. The room and the renovation of first phase is about 90 percent handicap-accessible restrooms complete at this point. Phase in Bothwell in addition to an two will include remodeling of automatic, handicap-accessible bathrooms and classrooms and door in the front entrance will take place in October under to the building. Overall, the supervision of Slightom. $1.45 million was spent on Phase three is scheduled to PHOTO BY DANIELLE ANDERSON Bothwell Auditorium. Ten begin the summer of 2015 and After the All College Convocation on August 20, President John Comerford accepted his challenge to do the contractors and Blackburn’s includes the renovation of the ALS Charity Challenge with the help of Jamie Moore and Chris Davis. New Construction crew put reading room. their work in to completing Also slated to start the renovations. The Physical this month is the complete Plant was also able to recycle remodeling of the Anderson New Year, New Rules or repurpose many materials building, which is located By Jordyn Smith and Deja Bell (copper wire, door hardware, between Graham and Ludlum. etc.) from Bothwell. In fact, According to Director of Along with the new school and canine searches. If a Visitation Policy in the about $2,000 worth of precious Physical Plant Sam Harding, year comes new or amended student is found with illegal residence halls. As always, off- metals was recycled. the area will turn into an alumni rules and policies. The B-book possession, use, or distribution campus overnight guests may Jewell Hall, otherwise development office and will explains all the rules you need of controlled substances, he or stay with a resident for three known as the “Freshman house the offices of several to know in full detail, but here she will receive at minimum days and two nights twice a Dorm,” also underwent some staff members currently are the big four that seem to a $150 fine, a year of social month. This policy does not major changes over the past housed in Ludlum. Overall, have students talking: probation, the requirement include students from other two years thanks to a $600,000 students and faculty seem to Scentsy products and to submit to and pay for a dorms. Residence Life would, budget and the supervision enjoy Blackburn’s facelift. candle warmers are no longer drug test and notification to however, suggest for anyone of Jack Bettis and his New “I think the renovations look allowed in the dorm rooms. parents or guardians. Local staying in a different dorm to Construction crew. Upgrades good,” commented junior According to Director of law enforcement may also be get a guest pass for each stay. include complete rewiring, Elementary Education major Residence Life Abbey Hardin, notified. This is for safety reasons. If a the repainting of the interior, Austin Sherfy. “It’s definitely the new rule is “the result of an Also, sexual harassment is fire, tornado, or other disaster ceramic tile in the parlor, and much improved.” advisement by our insurance now under the Sexual Conduct were to occur, Residence Hall provider that not only can these Policy. The new Sexual Staff would be able to take the be a fire hazard, they can also Conduct Policy exists because proper measures to ensure the create quite a mess in the halls of a “lack of understanding safety of all students in the when they’re knocked over of consent,” according to dorms. leaving a trail of wax on the Hardin. Several instances have While some students walls/floors.” Some students occurred in the past where disagree with some of seem to agree. “I respect the poor communication results the changes taking place Scentsy rule because people in improper punishment. In on campus, others are made a lot of mess with the the past, unwanted touching appreciative of the fact that wax,” says junior Biology could have received the our safety is a big concern for major Kayla Liebman. same punishment as a sexual Residence Hall Staff. “I can Second, the Controlled assault (suspension). The understand why some of these Substance Policy has been new policy breaks behavior rules are needed,” explains amended. Campus Community and punishment down into senior Accounting major and Safety or Residence Hall different tiers so that a more Ben Beckwith. “Crazy things Staff has the right to document proper disciplinary system can happen, and as long as you’re any suspicions of students be employed on a case-by-case prepared then it should work being in possession or under basis. out.” the influence of controlled Finally, there seems to be PHOTO COURTESY OF PR substances. They also have some misunderstanding among The new and improved auditorium in Bothwell the right to perform searches students about Blackburn’s News 2 • The ’Burnian [email protected] Sept. 2014 A Crisis Next Door: The Situation in Ferguson, MO By Ben Nichols We at the ‘Burnian escape, a shot inside the vehicle 21st, the Attorney General of understand the complexity and was fired. Brown was able to Illinois Lisa Madigan told controversy of the situation free himself and the two tried The ‘Burnian, “There is a in Ferguson. This article is to flee on foot. Johnson claims lot that needs to be done to here to present to students the that in the process Brown was do a thorough investigation, details and facts so far known. shot in the back, turned around get to the bottom of what with his hands up and was happened, and restore peace On Saturday August 9th, gunned down by Wilson. The to the community.” Due to the 18 year old college bound autopsy report revealed that close proximity of Ferguson, Michael Brown and his friend Brown had been shot six times Madigan explained that law Dorian Johnson were walking in the front with four shots in enforcement and elected down a street in Ferguson the right arm and two shots in officials around East St. Louis when they were approached by the head. The fatal shot in the are concerned about and aware Officer Darren Wilson of the skull was at an angle indicating of the situation, and understand Ferguson Police Department. that Brown’s head was the great level of frustration According to Johnson and the lowered, though it is unclear being expressed. Madigan also police department, Brown and if Brown was in a submissive had these words of advice for Johnson were told to get off or aggressive position. The Blackburn students watching the street. After the initial stop, pattern of the shots plus the the day by day events. “I think PHOTO COURTESY OF JOSH NEZAM the accounts of the following lack of gunpowder residue what everybody has to do at events differ. According to found indicate the shots were Citizens of Ferguson with signs fighting for justice against the police force this point is to wait for a fair the police department, when fired from a distance of about and thorough investigation to Wilson confronted Brown, 30 feet away. on bystanders. The situation incident. “There was excessive be done, for investigators to he physically assaulted the The situation has been a has escalated so much that force used, and something determine what transpired and officer when he tried to exit source of racial tension from Governor Nixon of Missouri does need to be done about why, and then at that point we his vehicle. Brown allegedly the beginning, as Brown called in the Missouri Highway it.” She adds, “Growing up in should try to pursue justice of reached for Wilson’s weapon was African American and Patrol and the Missouri the area, this makes me really this very tough and unfortunate and a shot was fired during the Wilson is white. Brown’s National Guard to take over sad. There has always been a situation.” scuffle in the vehicle. Johnson death prompted rioting after the situation from Ferguson problem with the police using The results of what then exited the car and was peaceful protests in response police and try to establish excessive force. With this transpired are still yet to be shot about 35 feet away from to the situation.

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